Cost of living in Curico is 5% lower than in Talca (without rent).
Rent in Curico is 9% cheaper than in Talca.
Cost of living including rent in Curico is 7% lower than in Talca.
Food in Curico is 10% cheaper than in Talca.
Transport in Curico is 31% more expensive than in Talca.
| Curico | Talca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Curico | Talca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.93 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.1 $ | 39.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.55 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.17 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.96 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.41 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.42 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.58 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.64 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.47 $ | 4.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.1 $ | 26 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.6 $ | 12.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.9 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.16 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.17 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.3 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.89 $ | 2.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.7 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84.5 $ | 86 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.5 $ | 20.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 269 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 386 $ | 401 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 413 $ | 402 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 614 $ | 651 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,834 $ | 1,669 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,628 $ | 1,119 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 500 $ | 669 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5 % | 5.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.3 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.22 $ | 5.83 $ |
| Haircut | 9.65 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47.9 $ | 62.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.9 $ | 44.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 345 $ | 412 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,632 $ | 3,661 $ |